(Examination of Deliverance Hobbs, v. Bridget Bishop et al.

Deliverance. Hobbs. Exam'd May. 3. 1692. Salem prison

Q. W't have you done Since whereby there is further Trouble in your appearance?

An. Nothing att all.

Q. but have you nott Since bin Tempted?

An. yes S'r, but I have nott done itt, nor will nott doe itt.

Q. here is a great Change Since We last Spake to you, for now you Afflict & Torment againe; now Tell us the Truth Whoe Tempted you to Sighne againe?

An. itt was Goody Olliver; she would have mee to Sett my hand to the book, butt I would nott neither have I neither did consent to hurt them againe.

Q. was that True that Goody Wilds appeared to you & Tempted you?

An. yes, that was True.

Q. have you bin Tempted Since? #[ye]

An. yes, about fryday or Saturday night [ ]

Q. did they bid you that you should nott Tell?

An. yes thay Tould me soe.